Overview

Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree at The University of New Mexico apply mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other sciences, together with computers, instrumentation, and other tools to create a wide range of hardware, software, and systems.
The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program at the University of New Mexico provides graduates with the necessary skills to compete in this rapidly changing discipline. In addition, the BSME provides a solid, scientific foundation for other degrees such as the MBA, MD, DDS, etc.
UNM ME students have the opportunity to work on energy and transportation projects ranging from racecars to high altitude balloon launches and from building efficiency to alternative energy systems.

Shared Credits Degree Program (BS/MS)

The School of Engineering offers a Shared Credit Degrees Program designed to allow students to complete BS and MS degrees in five years (depending on the student's mathematics preparation upon entering UNM as a first-year undergraduate student). To accomplish this, some courses are counted towards both the Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Department of Mechanical Engineering allows up to 12 credit hours of undergraduate electives to be replaced by 500-level graduate courses that count towards both degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Mechanical Engineering Design

Mechanical Vibrations

Engineering Materials Science

Materials Laboratory

Macroeconomics

Heat Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

Accepting students on a rolling basis, but ideally you should start your application about 10-12 months before the term your plan to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 606 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your submitted application
Official high school transcripts (and college transcripts if applicable).

An application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Curriculum
Grade Point Average

Standardized scores (ACT or SAT) are not required to be considered for admission but may be helpful in some cases

Tuition Fee

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International

35126 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35126 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35126 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35126 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11519 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11519 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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